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At every mention of their struggles a year earlier, the Ravens offensive linemen and coach Juan Castillo were steadfast in redirecting their thoughts to the 2014 edition of the group — a collectively healthier, more talented bunch that found itself in the perfect scheme. After a season in which Joe Flacco was sacked barely more than once per game, a journeyman running back ran for more than 1,200 yards, and the line blocked for the league's sixth-best rushing attack, the unit that took the worst of the criticism for 2013's 8-8 campaign emerged as a strength this past season, and potentially will be for years to come. "It's pretty evident. I think if we...

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At every mention of their struggles a year earlier, the Ravens offensive linemen and coach Juan Castillo were steadfast in redirecting their thoughts to the 2014 edition of the group — a collectively healthier, more talented bunch that found itself in the...

Both of the Ravens' starting offensive tackles were in walking boots late Sunday afternoon as they limped out of the locker room.
It was that kind of game for the Ravens as their 25-13 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium took a physical toll and...

Ravens veteran defensive end Chris Canty is active for Sunday's road game against the Houston Texans despite an ankle injury that sidelined him in practice all week.
Although Canty didn't practice, he was expected to play after making progress throughout...

On the Miami Dolphins' first play from scrimmage, running back Lamar Miller ran toward his right and then cut up the middle untouched for 15 yards.
It was exactly the type of play the Ravens usually stop when Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata is...

Try this idea on for size: Marshal Yanda is one of the greatest players in Ravens history.
An offensive guard? Really? Yeah, really.
Let's start the case with Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak on the stand. Kubiak has coached and played with...

Maybe Ravens coach John Harbaugh was so irritable after the loss to Cincinnati Sunday because his team had a chance to move so far ahead, but instead fell slightly behind.
But putting it all in perspective, the Ravens (5-3) are pretty much where they...

By John Perrotto, The Sports XchangePITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger threw six touchdown passes for the second consecutive game, setting an NFL record, to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 43-23 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in a key...

For a team that couldn't afford any missteps in the rebuilding of its offensive line, going from an established veteran at right tackle to an unproven second-year player seemed like a huge risk.
Though he was much-maligned by fans, Michael Oher started...

When Ravens guard Marshal Yanda stepped to the podium Wednesday, he looked as uncomfortable as a construction worker wearing a tailored suit. The forum is usually reserved for the stars.
The only time reporters typically want to speak with offensive...

During an offensive line meeting on Thursday, Jeremy Zuttah impressed his teammates with yet another example of how he had already considered every possibility heading into Sunday's game in Cleveland.
The starting center pointed out what rookie reserve...

Don't bother asking the Ravens about redemption. They're not interested in framing the 2014 season that way.
In fact, they'd just as soon not discuss last season — 8-8 record, no playoffs, lousy statistics for big-money players, off-field...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Ravens filled another of their primary offseason needs Sunday, acquiring starting center Jeremy Zuttah from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a 2015 fifth-round draft pick.
Zuttah, who has played all three interior offensive...

Fulfilling their top free agent priority, the Ravens have agreed to a five-year deal with left tackle Eugene Monroe, the first step in an expected offensive line makeover.
Monroe, whom the Ravens acquired from the Jacksonville...

On an eventful first day of free agency that saw a ton of money change hands and a boatload of players change uniforms, the Ravens stuck to a familiar script.
About 30 minutes after the market opened at 4 p.m., the Ravens fulfilled their top free-agent...

The Ravens pared their roster down to the NFL's required 53-player limit Saturday, choosing to keep two quarterbacks and seven wide receivers and leaving themselves thin at cornerback and along the offensive and defensive lines.
Among their 13 cuts...

With starting tight end Dennis Pitta now sidelined indefinitely with a dislocated hip suffered Saturday in practice, the Ravens will rely even more heavily upon Ed Dickson.
Saddened by the injury to his friend, Dickson expressed determination...

Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith doesn’t see the leadership void that retired linebacker Ray Lewis said exists now that he and safety Ed Reed are no longer on the team.Now an ESPN analyst, Lewis questioned the Ravens' leadership for the...

Ravens star running back Ray Rice practiced Wednesday on a limited basis and said he plans to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, mapping out his return after missing one game with a strained left hip flexor.
Although Rice was regarded as close to...

Ravens running back Ray Rice shook his head for a moment while reflecting on one of the most frustrating aspects of this difficult season.
No one in the NFL has been involved in as many close games as the Ravens this season, and the results haven’t...

The Ravens on Thursday morning added another young body to the competition to replace retired center Matt Birk, trading a conditional 2014 draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts for 26-year-old center A.Q. Shipley.
Shipley will compete with second-year...